Learn about the importance of clean water and water systems with the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) on Saturday, May 3.
At Mission Creek Regional Park, the RDCO will be hosting the 'Wonders of Water' event for community residents and families to attend.
"We鈥檙e inviting the public to help us release Kokanee salmon fry into the spawning channel," said Jill Hamilton, supervisor, RDCO Parks visitor services and community relations. "It's an exciting chance to see the salmon's life cycle up close and learn more about salmon in the Okanagan.鈥�
There will be interactive stations for those in attendance to learn how to protect safe water systems in the Okanagan. At 11 a.m. as well as 12 and 1 p.m., people can help release baby kokanee salmon fry into Mission Creek. Other activities will include:
- What鈥檚 Up with Watersheds? 鈥� Discover the importance of watersheds for healthy water supply.
- Water Bug Detectives 鈥� Investigate the tiny creatures living in our water.
- Water Stories Reading Station 鈥� Enjoy water-themed stories.
- Watercolour Painting 鈥� Create beautiful watercolour art.
- Climate Chemistry Conclusions 鈥� Explore the science of water and climate.
Some community partners at the event will be:
- BC M茅tis Federation 鈥� Conservation Department;
- Let鈥檚 Talk Science 鈥� University of British Columbia;
- Maskwa Environmental Consulting;
- Okanagan Regional Library;
- Regional Parks Interpretation Team;
- WWEST (Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology) along with iSTAND (Integrative STEM Team Advancing Network of Diversity).
Mission Creek Regional Park is located at 2363 Springfield Road.
